I remembered the name of these beautifully-done eggs, first introduced to me by my college roommate, who is of Hungarian descent, and thought others might enjoy a look. And if anyone can tell me how to pronounce the word, I'd be grateful--she laughed unmercifully! I suppose it is a Ukrainian word?**

http://www.cs.unc.edu/~yakowenk/pysanky/

**Found the answer at a different site.
http://www.library.arizona.edu/images/folkarts/pysankytxt.html

Jackie, my Dad speaks Hungarian (he had to, to speak with his grandparents), and I ran the word by him. Said it was Ukrainian.

Dear Jackie: Here is one more URL. At very bottom is e-mail address where you might be able to learn the pronunication.

http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/amorash/ukregg.html

God bless you. Need a hanky, sweetie? [running for cover, ducking flying eggs-e]

Here you go, jackie:

pysanky
PEH-SAN-KEH
The pronunciation of "py" in Pysanky is middle between "PIH" and "PEH". But closer to the western Ukraine, it is nearer to "PEH".

My Dad, familiar with the tradition being from Eastern European descent, pronounced it PIH-SAN-KEE.

And Connie...no, I don't want that kind of hanky, thank you.

if anyone can tell me how to pronounce the word, I'd be grateful--she laughed unmercifully!
[looking forward to hearing yiddish with a Kentucky drawl -e]

In Poland this word ( "pisanka") is pronounce (the singular) pee - san - ka, (plural) "pisanki" is pronounce pee-san-kee.

Funny, I was going to say what Krzysztof said, but Krzyszyof beat me to it.

All I can say now is... Welcome Krzysztof!

(...uh did I say that right?)

I did not hear, what did you say, but I think almost right.Well done!

I, too, WELCOME you!

Sorry, HEV, I have no life!

Therefore, you rest in peace.

O' poor me, I have no life. -Consuelo

Therefore, my dear, you rest in peace. -Krzysztof

You know Krzysztof, this might be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, my friend.

(...uh did I say that right?)

Uh, Kzheeshtawff(?)

Welcome, Krzysztof!
I did not hear, what did you say, but I think almost right.Well done!
Perhaps if he shouted very loudly, you could hear him... I suspect that you have a wonderful sense of humor, sir. If we can help you with your English, I think we will be glad to. For some questions, you might want to Send Private--I think most of us would be happy to help. And, thank you for your pronunciation help.

Krzysztof-- you posted!! I'm very happy you decided to join one of our conversations.

p.s. Give Bella a kiss for me.

I, too, [all colours]WELCOME you!

[ white ]Sorry, HEV, I have no life!

Oh, no Connie, don't be sorry! We can't go leaving people unwelcomed, just 'cos I ain't around. How many others have I missed over the last four or five days? Thanks for stepping in. Any time you like, m'dear!

Add my welcome to your list of welcomes, Krzysztof!

Hev